Marine Mammals; File No. 22678, 57404 [2019-23383]
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of permit for filming using vessels,
underwater divers, or unmanned aircraft
systems. Additional non-target marine
mammals may be harassed and filmed if
they are prey of killer whales or if
opportunistically encountered. These
non-target species include up to 10
minke whales (Balaenoptera
bonaerensis) and 50 each of Antarctic
fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella);
crabeater seals (Lobodon
carcinophagus), leopard seals (Hydrurga
leptonyx), Ross seals (Ommatophoca
rossii), southern elephant seals
(Mirounga leonina), or Weddell seals
(Leptonychotes weddellii) over the life
of the permit. The permit would expire
on February 28, 2021.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial
determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Concurrent with the publication of
this notice in the Federal Register,
NMFS is forwarding copies of the
application to the Marine Mammal
Commission and its Committee of
Scientific Advisors.
Dated: October 22, 2019.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–23320 Filed 10–24–19; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XR063
Marine Mammals; File No. 22678
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
NMFS’ Marine Mammal Laboratory,
Seattle Washington (Responsible Party:
John Bengtson), has applied in due form
for a permit to conduct research on
pinnipeds.
SUMMARY:
Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
November 25, 2019.
ADDRESSES: The application and related
documents are available for review by
selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public
Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on
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the Applications and Permits for
Protected Species (APPS) home page,
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then
selecting File No. 22678 from the list of
available applications.
These documents are also available
upon written request or by appointment
in the Permits and Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
(301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
Written comments on this application
should be submitted to the Chief,
Permits and Conservation Division, at
the address listed above. Comments may
also be submitted by facsimile to (301)
713–0376, or by email to
NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please
include the File No. in the subject line
of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public
hearing should submit a written request
to the Chief, Permits and Conservation
Division at the address listed above. The
request should set forth the specific
reasons why a hearing on this
application would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sara
Young or Shasta McClenahan, (301)
427–8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Marine Mammal
Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the
regulations governing the taking and
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR
part 216), the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.), the regulations governing the
taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50
CFR parts 222–226), and the Fur Seal
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151
et seq.).
The applicant proposes to conduct
research on pinnipeds to meet the
mandates of the MMPA and ESA by
improving our understanding of west
coast pinniped species through
monitoring population abundance and
trends, health, and behavior as
mandated under the laws. The applicant
requests the following: (1) Directed and
incidental takes of the U.S. stock of
California sea lions (Zalophus
californianus); California, Oregon,
Washington coast and Inland
Washington stocks of Pacific harbor
seals (Phoca vitulina); the California
breeding stock of northern elephant
seals (Mirounga angustirostris), and
Mexico stock of Guadalupe fur seals
(Artocephalus townsendi) and (2)
incidental takes of the California stock
of northern fur seals (Callorhinus
ursinus) and eastern Pacific stock of
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Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus).
Up to 271,215 live California sea lions
may be taken annually including 2,435
by capture for sampling, 80 by
intentional mortality for humane
purposes, and 268,700 by incidental
disturbance. Research activities include:
Aerial, vessel, ground, and observation
surveys; capture for sampling of tissues,
marking, and instrumentation; remote
immobilization, biopsy and marking.
Samples may be exported to domestic or
foreign collaborators for analysis or
archived. Up to 69,805 live Pacific
harbor seals may be taken annually
including 1,405 by capture for sampling
and 68,400 by incidental disturbance.
Up to 186,720 live northern elephant
seals may be taken annually including
120 by capture for sampling and
186,600 by incidental disturbance. Up
to 295 live Guadalupe fur seals may be
taken annually including 130 by capture
for sampling and 165 by incidental
disturbance. Up to 20 live hybrid
pinnipeds may be taken annually by
capture for sampling. Up to 12
California sea lions, 6 harbor seals, 4
elephant seals, 3 Guadalupe fur seals, or
3 pinniped hybrids may be taken
annually by unintentional mortality,
with a maximum of 28 for all species
over the duration of the permit. Up to
500 dead California sea lions, harbor
seals, and elephant seals and 5
Guadalupe fur seals may be salvaged
annually. The requested duration of the
permit is 5 years.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial
determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–23383 Filed 10–24–19; 8:45 am]
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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XR063
Marine Mammals; File No. 22678
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS' Marine Mammal Laboratory,
Seattle Washington (Responsible Party: John Bengtson), has applied in
due form for a permit to conduct research on pinnipeds.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before November 25, 2019.
ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for
review by selecting ``Records Open for Public Comment'' from the
``Features'' box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species
(APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File
No. 22678 from the list of available applications.
These documents are also available upon written request or by
appointment in the Permits and Conservation Division, Office of
Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver
Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427-8401; fax (301) 713-0376.
Written comments on this application should be submitted to the
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, at the address listed above.
Comments may also be submitted by facsimile to (301) 713-0376, or by
email to [email protected]. Please include the File No. in the
subject line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a
written request to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the
address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons
why a hearing on this application would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sara Young or Shasta McClenahan, (301)
427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking
and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226), and the Fur
Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
The applicant proposes to conduct research on pinnipeds to meet the
mandates of the MMPA and ESA by improving our understanding of west
coast pinniped species through monitoring population abundance and
trends, health, and behavior as mandated under the laws. The applicant
requests the following: (1) Directed and incidental takes of the U.S.
stock of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus); California,
Oregon, Washington coast and Inland Washington stocks of Pacific harbor
seals (Phoca vitulina); the California breeding stock of northern
elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris), and Mexico stock of Guadalupe
fur seals (Artocephalus townsendi) and (2) incidental takes of the
California stock of northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) and
eastern Pacific stock of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus). Up to
271,215 live California sea lions may be taken annually including 2,435
by capture for sampling, 80 by intentional mortality for humane
purposes, and 268,700 by incidental disturbance. Research activities
include: Aerial, vessel, ground, and observation surveys; capture for
sampling of tissues, marking, and instrumentation; remote
immobilization, biopsy and marking. Samples may be exported to domestic
or foreign collaborators for analysis or archived. Up to 69,805 live
Pacific harbor seals may be taken annually including 1,405 by capture
for sampling and 68,400 by incidental disturbance. Up to 186,720 live
northern elephant seals may be taken annually including 120 by capture
for sampling and 186,600 by incidental disturbance. Up to 295 live
Guadalupe fur seals may be taken annually including 130 by capture for
sampling and 165 by incidental disturbance. Up to 20 live hybrid
pinnipeds may be taken annually by capture for sampling. Up to 12
California sea lions, 6 harbor seals, 4 elephant seals, 3 Guadalupe fur
seals, or 3 pinniped hybrids may be taken annually by unintentional
mortality, with a maximum of 28 for all species over the duration of
the permit. Up to 500 dead California sea lions, harbor seals, and
elephant seals and 5 Guadalupe fur seals may be salvaged annually. The
requested duration of the permit is 5 years.
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that
the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-23383 Filed 10-24-19; 8:45 am]
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